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3 Anti-Aging Ingredients You Never Knew to Look For

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There is no doubt that wrinkle cream can help you maintain a youthful appearance. But what about all those hard to pronounce chemicals commonly found in the ingredients list? If you are concerned about what is applied to your skin, then read on and learn what ingredients to look for in natural wrinkle cream that can help you achieve the same results without any harsh chemicals.

Avocado Oil

The avocado is a fruit from which very rich oil can be extracted. Wrinkle cream that includes avocado oil will be high in vitamins A, D, and E. These vitamins are well known for their effects on skin health. It also contains potassium, a mineral known to encourage new cell growth. This cell growth gives the appearance of healthier looking skin. Overall, avocado oil is a powerful ingredient for any wrinkle cream.

Astaxanthin

A carotenoid derived from micro algae (Haematococcus pluvialis), astaxanthin can help block and reverse UV damage making it an ideal ingredient in wrinkle cream. A carotenoid is simply a type of naturally occurring pigment that can be metabolized and used for different functions in the body. Overexposure to the sun's rays is known to damage the skin in the form of wrinkles and sun spots and could even lead to skin cancer. Wrinkle cream that contains astaxanthin will act as a sunscreen and also rehydrate dry skin, though you should continue to use normal sunscreen as a spf rating has not yet been established for astaxanthin.

Rooibos

A plant found in South Africa, rooibos (roy-bos) is often made into a tea and is thought to have many healthy properties. It is rich in antioxidants and contains alpha-hydroxy acid, which is well known for promoting healthy skin. When applied directly to the skin, it also has a soothing effect on itching and other skin irritations. Wrinkle cream containing rooibos is a great choice because it is all-natural and contains no additives, yet it boasts a great deal of skin health benefits

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